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Marital infidelity was specifically mentioned in Section 3(a)(C) Republic Act No. 9262 as constitutive of psychological violence, which evidently falls under the phrase any form of harassment or violence under Section 5(i) of the same law.
Is marital infidelity considered psychological violence? | G.R. No. 252739 Read More »
In the case here in the Philippines, the Supreme Court ruled a marriage void ab initio or void from the beginning for a spouse’s (petitioner) “controlling” and “domineering” behavior, assessed to be due to a Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) with paranoid features.
Partner’s controlling behavior grounds for a void marriage Read More »
The Court revisited the purpose of the Juvenile Justice and Welfare Act and examined whether age at the time of judgment should outweigh age at the time the offense was committed..
The IFRS serves as an international standard for financial reporting. It is adapted and used in more than 168 jurisdictions. However, this does not mean that all of these jurisdictions fully follow IFRS. Some jurisdictions have modified the standards to fit their own requirements, some permit only certain companies to use them, while others have fully adopted them.
IFRS 18: Updates on the International Financial Reporting Standards Read More »
As a general rule, a marriage solemnized by an unauthorized officiant is void. However, the Court held that under Article 35(2) of the Family Code, the marriage remains valid if one or both of the participating parties believe in good faith, and it is with this belief that grants the solemnising officer the authority. Hence, the marriage continues to have full legal effect, and even with the lack of legal capacity by the officiating person, the marriage should not be declared void.
Is a Marriage Void if the Solemnizing Officer Was Unauthorized? | G.R. No. 267998 Read More »
Mercury Drug and Ganzon were grossly negligent in dispensing ear drops instead of eye drops. In the purchase and sale of drugs, there is an imperative duty on the druggist to take precautions to prevent death/injury to any person who relies on one’s absolute honesty and peculiar learning.
Is a Drugstore Liable for Dispensing the Wrong Medicine? | G.R. No. 165622 Read More »
Resignation is a legal, voluntary right of an employee to terminate their own employment.
What should you keep in mind for a resignation? Read More »
The Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC) has the authority to determine who should receive the judgment award it granted to a corporation that has already been dissolved.
Who receives a judgment award after a corporation is dissolved? | G.R. 269981 Read More »
In the increasingly digitized world, a streamlined digital workflow, effective client communications, and robust cybersecurity measures are the bare minimum for accounting firms to be a viable choice for clients and other stakeholders.
Emerging Accounting Technology in the Philippines Read More »
The act of preventing an employee from reporting to work is considered dismissal, and the lack of just or authorized cause and procedural due process makes it illegal.